2025 Suzuki Fronx – first drive NZ
Funky Name, Functional Flair The name might raise eyebrows ‘Fronx?’ but Suzuki’s new compact crossover wears its badge with pride. Stylish, efficient, and well-equipped, the Fronx is the Japanese brand’s latest contender in the bustling small SUV market. Built in India and designed in Japan, it’s a bold step into a new segment for Suzuki […]
Polestar Plays Peekaboo with the Polestar 7
Just when you thought Polestar might run out of numbers, the Swedish electric performance brand has pulled another one out of the hat. Say a tentative hello to the Polestar 7, a new compact electric SUV that’s currently taking shape, albeit very, very slowly. You might want to get comfortable, because this stylish EV isn’t […]
Škoda Celebrates 130 Years of Two-Wheeled Heritage
It’s a classic start-up story: two guys named Václav start a bicycle company in 1895. Fast forward 130 years, and that same company is the main partner of the world’s most prestigious cycling event for the 22nd time, leading the charge with a fleet of fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars. It seems Škoda hasn’t […]
New 680kW Audi RS e-tron GT Redefines Electric Insanity
Forget everything you thought you knew about electric grand tourers. Audi has just taken the rulebook, shredded it, and built a new one from carbon fibre and lightning. The brand with the four rings has officially pulled the covers off its revised e-tron GT family, and it’s a seismic event in the world of high-performance […]
Subaru Adds Pure Petrol Power to Crosstrek Line-up
Subaru New Zealand has expanded its popular Crosstrek range, confirming the arrival of a new All-Wheel Drive 2.0-litre petrol variant, now available nationwide. Priced at $43,990, the Crosstrek AWD 2.0L is positioned as a value-packed option aimed squarely at fleet and corporate buyers, but its broad appeal is set to attract a wide range of […]
Leapmotor Leaps Again – All-New B10 Electric SUV Confirmed for NZ
Leapmotor is set to expand its New Zealand presence, announcing that its first global electric medium SUV, the all-new B10, will arrive on Kiwi shores in the second half of 2025. This move follows the recent local introduction of the C10 models and signals the brand’s serious intent to offer innovative and value-driven options for […]
New BMW M2 CS Obliterates Nürburgring Compact Record
With a blistering 7:25.5 lap time, BMW’s new pocket rocket has officially put the entire performance car world on notice. This isn’t just fast; it’s a new benchmark. The Nürburgring-Nordschleife. They call it the “Green Hell” for a reason. With over 70 corners twisting through 20.832 kilometres of treacherous German forest, it is the undisputed […]
Your Shiny New EV Charger Is Already E-Waste, Apparently
So you’ve done it. You’ve joined the electric revolution, silently wafted past petrol stations with a self-satisfied smirk, and installed a neat little box on the wall of your garage. It glows reassuringly, promising a full battery by morning. The future is here, and it’s brilliant. There’s just one tiny problem. In a shocking twist […]
Dealers Pop the Champagne as Govt’s Cash Splash Fuels June Car Sales Surge
After a period of sluggish sales that had dealers nervously polishing the same windscreens for months, the New Zealand new vehicle market just received a much-needed adrenaline shot. June saw a significant bounce-back in registrations, with the industry pointing a grateful finger at the Government’s ‘Investment Boost’ initiative announced in the May Budget. It seems […]
Forget Fixing Roads, AT Spends $147k on ‘Influencers’ to Tell You Not to Drive
In news that will surprise absolutely no one stuck in traffic on the Southern Motorway, it appears Auckland Transport has found a new and exciting way to not fix Auckland’s transport woes. Instead of filling potholes or synchronising traffic lights, they’ve splurged over $147,000 to pay social media influencers to tell you that the car […]